MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. IV3000 1 HAND 10X12CM CTN 50; TAPE AND BANDAGE, ADHESIVE

Model Number 66024008

Device Problem Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/20/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during set up the outer packaging of 35 iv3000 1 hand 10x12cm ctn 50 were too tightly sealed to enforce sterility open.There was no significant delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.All provided information has been reviewed including a comprehensive photograph provided by the customer which established a relationship between the device and the reported event.It was not however possible to determine the definitive root cause.There is nothing to indicate that the device was responsible for the event.The batch record was reviewed and it could be confirmed that the products had progressed through a satisfactory release process which involved testing the product against the requirements of the finished product specification.There was also no issue identified during the manufacturing process that could have caused or contributed to the complaint problem a complaint history review found only one similar instance of the reported event in the last 3 years.This is within acceptable rates of occurrence.It was reported that the pouches for the dressings were too tightly sealed and therefore it was not possible to open them without compromising the sterility of the dressing.Probable root cause is that the dressing has not been stored in the conditions outlined in the ifu.As temperature can alter the adhesive nature of the seal of the pouch the device should be stored in the optimum conditions as indicated in the ifu.The ifu contains comprehensive instructions on the safe operation and use of the device including the correct conditions in which the dressing should be stored.The alleged failure mode and any associated harm is mitigated in the risk files for this product.This investigation is now complete with no corrective actions required.Smith + nephew will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.

• Brand Name: IV3000 1 HAND 10X12CM CTN 50
• Type of Device: TAPE AND BANDAGE, ADHESIVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; 101 hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; 101 hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 13180920
• MDR Text Key: 284632670
• Report Number: 8043484-2022-00019
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05000223417406
• UDI-Public: 05000223417406
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 66024008
• Device Catalogue Number: 4008
• Device Lot Number: 2037
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1